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LIONS BEFRIENDERS SERVICE ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE)
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Our 10 AACs and 6 Offices Located Across the Island
For Mr Yogan, joining the Rhythm for Wellness Programme at Lions Befrienders first began as a simple way to stay active and improve his physical health.
However, what started as a method to improve his personal health eventually turned into a far more meaningful experience for Mr Yogan.
Through the programme, Mr Yogan was introduced to a variety of percussion instruments — from drums to woodblocks, agogo shakers, and cowbells. As each instrument brought a new sound and rhythm for him to learn, Mr Yogan developed a fresh sense of curiosity that kept his mind active. Each session renewed his energy and helped Mr Yogan feel more at ease.
The true highlight for Mr Yogan, however, was the people.
Day by day, Mr Yogan saw a vast improvement not only in his physical vitality, but social connection. As he grew more familiar with fellow participants, Mr Yogan was able to forge friendships and camaraderie which roots him to Lions Befrienders to this very day. Shared smiles, now morphed into deeper connections, instilled in him a sense of belonging to the community. “I know I’m with the right people, in the right environment,” he says.
Today, Mr Yogan has become more than just a regular participant; he is now a facilitator at his drumming group. Driven by his own positive experience, he is encouraging fellow seniors to join the programme and experience the joy of drumming and how it inspired him in the past. Above all, he wishes that Rhythm for Wellness will continue to help others rediscover the simple joy of being part of a community.
What started off as a personal step to improve his health has since developed into an inspiring journey of advocacy for joy, connection, and a sense of belonging.
